Challenge of the Day: Prevent Overeating with a Simple Trick
So hungry you could eat an entire bag of chips or bowl of party mix? Before you put anything in your mouth, first take a few moments to envision eating that whole bag. That simple act makes you less likely to overindulge, according to a 2010 study published in the journal Science. Researchers found that study participants who envisioned eating numerous M&Ms ended up eating fewer of the candy-coated treats than those who instead visualized either doing a mundane task or eating only a few M&Ms. They theorized that the act of imagining helps acclimate the brain to whatever food you're craving, so that you are less motivated to eat more when you actually eat it.
For help with today's challenge, check out these 200-calorie snack ideas.
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From: Lee Anne Weatherington | 9/22/11 at 7:10 pm
I heard about this study and I simply can't buy into it. The more I think about a food I'm craving the more I want it unless I decide to eat another healthier food I like and tell myself 'It will still be there another time, right now you want to be heathier'.
From: Beth | 9/23/11 at 8:51 am
I have a snacking suggestion. I'm sure it's not a new idea, but wanted to share. Especially before meals when I'm tempted to eat, I cut up some fresh veggies or use pre-cut ones like baby carrots, pour a little low-fat dressing/dip into a small bowl and eat as much as I want. It gives me a boost of energy while I'm preparing or waiting for dinner.
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From: Joey | 10/18/11 at 4:14 pm
Sounds like a positive use for imagination inflation.
From: Pete | 10/19/11 at 8:16 am
Where's the link to the study?
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